Description
The .270 Winchester has been filling freezers for the better part of a century, and the Vanguard Black Hills gives that classic cartridge a setup built for how people hunt today. At its core is the proven Vanguard action topped with a 24 inch cold hammer forged barrel in a 1:10 twist, threaded 1/2×28 and wearing Weatherby's Accubrake ST from the factory. Prefer to run a suppressor? Spin the brake off and you're ready to go. Metalwork is finished in matte blued, and the whole rifle comes in around 7.5 pounds, a comfortable carry weight for long days in broken country.
Accuracy the Vanguard Black Hills Will Back Up
Every Vanguard is guaranteed to print a 3-shot group of .99 inches or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel with Weatherby factory or premium ammunition. Helping you get there is a match quality two-stage trigger that's adjustable down to 2.5 pounds and breaks clean, plus a one-piece forged receiver with an integral recoil lug. A three-position safety lets you cycle the bolt to unload with the safety engaged or lock the bolt down entirely.
Peak 44 Upgrades Included, Not Extra
This is where the Black Hills edition separates itself from a standard Vanguard. Weatherby partnered with Peak 44 to include a Picatinny JRAIL on the action, so your scope rings bolt right up, along with an Arca/Pic adapter on the forend for quick attachment of bipods and tripod clamps. The Monte Carlo synthetic stock is hand painted in Sheridan, Wyoming with a green and tan finish over black polymer, and its raised comb lines your eye up naturally behind a scope.
A .270 Built for Real Hunting Weather
With weather-resistant construction, a 5+1 capacity fed from a hinged floorplate magazine, and flat-shooting .270 Win ballistics, this rifle is well suited to mule deer, whitetail, antelope, and elk from timber to open prairie. It's a lot of well-thought-out rifle for the money, and it needs nothing but glass and ammo to get hunting.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Weatherby
- Model: Vanguard Black Hills
- MPN: VBS270NR6B
- UPC: 747115459841
- Caliber: .270 Winchester
- Action: Bolt Action
- Barrel Length: 24 in, cold hammer forged
- Muzzle Thread: 1/2×28, Accubrake ST included
- Twist Rate: 1:10
- Capacity: 5+1, hinged floorplate
- Trigger: Two-stage match, adjustable to 2.5 lbs
- Safety: 3-Position
- Stock: Peak 44 Monte Carlo synthetic, hand-painted green and tan
- Metal Finish: Matte Blued
- Weight: Approx. 7.5 lbs
- Accuracy Guarantee: Sub-MOA (.99 in 3-shot group at 100 yards)
What’s Included
- Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills bolt action rifle
- Accubrake ST muzzle brake (factory installed)
- Peak 44 Picatinny JRAIL optics rail (factory installed)
- Peak 44 Arca/Pic forend adapter (factory installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills come with a muzzle brake?
Yes, it ships with Weatherby's Accubrake ST installed on the 1/2×28 threaded muzzle. The brake takes noticeable bite out of recoil at the bench, and if you'd rather run a suppressor, it threads right off. That 1/2×28 pitch is a common standard, so most suppressor mounts and thread adapters will work.
Is the Vanguard Black Hills optics ready, or do I need to buy bases?
It comes with a Peak 44 Picatinny JRAIL already mounted on the action, so all you need are rings and a scope. There are no iron sights on this rifle, so plan on glass from day one. The forend also has a Peak 44 Arca/Pic adapter for clipping on a bipod or tripod head.
How accurate is the Vanguard Black Hills in .270 Win?
Weatherby guarantees a 3-shot group of .99 inches or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel when using Weatherby factory or premium ammunition. The cold hammer forged barrel and adjustable two-stage trigger do a lot of the heavy lifting there. As with any rifle, test a few quality loads to find the one your barrel likes best.
Does this rifle use detachable magazines?
No, the .270 Win Vanguard Black Hills feeds from an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate, holding 5 rounds plus one in the chamber. Plenty of hunters prefer this setup since there's no magazine to lose in the field. Unloading is quick too, just drop the floorplate and the rounds come out.



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